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Veterinary Technician

Community Veterinary Partners·Saint Petersburg, Florida

$17 - $23/hrFull TimeOn Site2-5 yrsPosted 13 days ago
Practice for this role

Veterinary Technician · $17 - $23/hr

How this role compares

Computed from live listings

  • -23% vs. median posted rate for dental roles in Florida ($22.00/hr, n=596)
  • 11 similar openings in the Saint Petersburg area
$1.00/hr · p10p90 · $650/hr
this role: $17.00/hrmedian $22.00/hr

Shaded band: the middle 50% of 596 posted dental roles in Florida rates. This role sits in the 24th percentile.

About the role

Pay for this role is about 23% below the Florida median for dental roles.

The Veterinary Technician will assist doctors with appointments, perform diagnostic procedures, and manage patient treatments. They are also responsible for maintaining accurate medical records and ensuring the organization of treatment areas.

Veterinary Technician

Plummer Pet Hospital | St. Petersburg, FL

Pay

  • $17.00–$23.00/hour, based on experience
  • Schedule: Full-Time | Fixed 4-day schedule with every other Saturday and scheduled lunch breaks.

Join the Team at Plummer Pet Hospital

Founded in 2020, Plummer Pet Hospital is proud to provide high-quality, compassionate veterinary care to pets and families throughout the St. Petersburg community. Our goal is simple: deliver exceptional medicine while creating an experience where clients feel informed, supported, and confident in their pet’s care.

Our modern, state-of-the-art hospital is equipped to provide comprehensive veterinary services, including in-house diagnostics, digital X-ray, ultrasound, surgery, dentistry, and more. We’re looking for an experienced Veterinary Technician who wants to utilize their skills, continue learning, and be part of a collaborative team committed to excellent patient care.

What You’ll Do

  • As a Veterinary Technician, you’ll play an important role in supporting our doctors and patients. Responsibilities include:
  • Running exam rooms and assisting doctors with appointments
  • Obtaining patient histories and communicating with clients
  • Placing IV catheters and drawing blood
  • Collecting and running laboratory samples
  • Administering medications, vaccines, and treatments
  • Safely restraining and handling patients
  • Taking radiographs and assisting with diagnostic procedures
  • Preparing patients for procedures and monitoring recovery
  • Maintaining accurate medical records and keeping treatment areas organized

Surgical and dental experience is a plus, including surgical preparation, anesthesia monitoring, COHATs and dental radiographs.

  • What We’re Looking For
  • Previous veterinary technician or veterinary assistant experience
  • Strong room technician skills
  • Comfortable with IV catheter placement and blood draws
  • Dental experience preferred, including dental radiographs and COHATs
  • Surgical and anesthesia experience is a plus
  • Strong communication and client-service skills
  • Dependable, organized, and comfortable working as part of a team
  • Passion for providing excellent patient care

Why You’ll Love Working With Us

At Plummer Pet Hospital, you’ll have the opportunity to use your technical skills every day while continuing to grow as a veterinary professional. We value teamwork, quality medicine, and creating a positive experience for our patients, clients, and team.

If you’re an experienced Veterinary Technician looking for a full-time opportunity in St. Petersburg, Florida, we’d love to hear from you.

Benefits: & Perks

We invest in our team because we know exceptional patient care starts with exceptional people.

Our benefits include

  • Competitive compensation
  • Affordable medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Paid time off
  • Generous employee pet discounts
  • Continuing education and professional development opportunities
  • Yearly scrub allowance

Apply today to join the Plummer Pet Hospital team!

Requirements

Candidates must have previous experience as a veterinary technician or assistant and be proficient in IV catheter placement and blood draws. Preference is given to those with surgical, anesthesia, and dental experience.

  • Radiographs
  • Laboratory sample collection
  • Anesthesia monitoring
  • Client communication
  • Blood draws
  • Vaccine administration
  • Surgical preparation
  • IV catheter placement
  • Patient history taking
  • Dental radiography
  • Medical records
  • Patient restraint
  • Veterinary technician
  • COHATs

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
2-5 yrs
Salary
$17 - $23/hr
Location
Saint Petersburg, Florida
Posted
Aug 27, 2026
Application
Employer website
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Community Veterinary Partners

At Community Veterinary Partners, we believe a kinder, more compassionate world begins with how we care—for animals, for people, and for each other. We’re a growing community of over 140 locally led general practice, exotic, large animal, and ER/Specialty veterinary hospitals,...

IndustryVeterinary Services
TypePrivately Held
Size1,001-5,000 employees
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Florida veterinary technician roles stay in steady demand

In Florida, Veterinary Technician openings are typically driven by ongoing demand in clinics, hospitals, and specialty practices that need support with anesthesia, venipuncture, and sample collection. These roles are competitive because employers look for technicians who can stay calm in high-stress situations and work well both independently and on a team. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then tailor your application to highlight hands-on clinical skills and stress management.

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